Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Light grey fly with indented eyes -> Stomoxys calcitrans, female

Posted by Karola on 16-04-2023 00:04
#1

Hello,

what species might this be?

Best regards,
Karola

Germany, North-Rhine Westphalia, Mülheim, August 11th, 2021

Edited by Karola on 16-04-2023 11:58

Posted by John Carr on 16-04-2023 00:50
#2

One of the blood-feeding Muscidae.

Posted by Karola on 16-04-2023 08:00
#3

So probably Stomoxys calcitrans. Thank you.

Posted by eklans on 16-04-2023 11:53
#4

Correct, Karola and due to the small eyes, I think it's a female (frons > ½ head).

Posted by Karola on 16-04-2023 11:57
#5

Thank you, Eric!

Greetings,
Karola